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'No Overhaul' To 'Broken System': Musk's Flip-Flop On H-1B Visa Resurfaces

As US President Donald Trump's latest effort to overhaul the country's immigration system faces criticisms and becomes a flash point with the tech industry, his former ally Elon Musk's flip flop on the matter has resurfaced on social media.

Published on: 21.09.2025 04:58
"Bad Things Are Going To Happen": Trump's Threat Over Afghan Air Base

US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not "give Bagram Airbase back."

Published on: 21.09.2025 04:52
Pizza Factory Worker In US Crushed To Death By Robotic Machine In Freak Accident

The events leading up to his death remain unclear, including how he became trapped in the robotic machinery.

Published on: 21.09.2025 04:09
"Should Get Nobel Prize": Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pak War With Trade

US President Donald Trump repeated the claim that he solved the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year with trade and asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for "ending seven wars".

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:34
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:05
'Company Got 5,189 H-1B Visas, Then Laid Off 16,000 Americans': US Defends Move

The White House issued a fact sheet, justifying US President Donald Trump's move to impose an annual fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visa applications, citing concern over US workers being replaced with "lower-paid foreign labour"

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:01
Indian Embassy In US Issues Emergency Helpline Amid H-1B Visa Fee

In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.

Published on: 21.09.2025 02:56
'Walk Back': Immigration Lawyer On US $1,00,000 H-1B Visa Fee Clarification

Steven Brown, a partner at the business immigration law firm, Reddy Neumann Brown PC, argued that the clarification is different from the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump on Friday.

Published on: 21.09.2025 00:40
What New York City's Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Stands For

President Donald Trump calls him a "communist." His critics say he wants to defund the police. Zohran Mamdani insists he's just a guy trying to make New York City more affordable.

Published on: 20.09.2025 18:26
Revised H-1B Fee Only For New Applicants, Won't Affect Renewals Either: Sources

In a big relief for Indians who are currently on H-1B visas, the new $100,000 fee will apply only to the next upcoming lottery cycle and not existing holders or renewals, a White House official told NDTV.

Published on: 20.09.2025 18:21
'Return To US Within 24 Hours, Don't Leave': Meta, Microsoft To H-1B Visa Holders

Major companies such as Meta and Microsoft went into a huddle on Saturday morning and urged all their H-1B visa holders to not leave the US for at least 14 days.

Published on: 20.09.2025 18:12
Pakistani Leader Alleges Authorities 'Disappearing' People In Balochistan

In a big statement, Pakistani politician Maulana Fazl-Ur-Rehman said that people are being disappeared and kidnapped by the country's authorities in Balochistan.

Published on: 20.09.2025 17:53
Elderly British Couple Back In UK After Taliban Release

An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK.

Published on: 20.09.2025 16:06
China Teen Gains 1.4 Cm From Body Lengthening Therapy, Loses It In 2 Weeks

A Chinese teen who participated in a "body lengthening" program for six months grew taller, only to see the gains vanish as soon as the treatment ended.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:09
NASA IMAP Mission To Explore The Far Reaches Of The Solar System

NASA is gearing up to launch the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), a mission aimed at exploring the farthest reaches of our solar system.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:07
China Extends Social Media Sanctions To Include Weibo, Kuaishou

China's internet regulator said it would take "disciplinary and punitive measures" against popular apps Weibo and Kuaishou for highlighting celebrity news and "undesirable" content, extending a crackdown on social media platforms.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:58
Zelensky Says Will Meet Trump Next Week As Russia Intensifies Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would meet US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly next week as Russia intensified strikes across his country.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:57
Emmanuel Macron Takes Risk With Palestinian Statehood Recognition

French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:47
'Shocked, Devastated': Gaza City Assault Leaves Palestinians Traumatised

Gaza City has been the focus of Israel's blistering assault in recent weeks, according to the territory's civil defence agency, a rescue force operating under Hamas authority.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:44
Hamas Releases "Farewell" Photo Of Hostages, Blames Israel's Gaza Invasion

Hamas, shared a compilation picture of the remaining 47 Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Saturday.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:44

News from Arabic Countries

US says $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will not apply to existing holders

As Trump's order stirs anxiety, White House says the fee applies to new applicants and will be levied per application.

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:25
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,305

Here are the key events on day 1,305 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:03
Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami win against DC United

The Argentinian superstar scored his 173rd career brace and added an assist in the 3-2 home victory in MLS.

Published on: 21.09.2025 02:47
Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump on sidelines of UN as Russia steps up attacks

Kyiv in sanctions push as NATO states on Europe’s eastern flank take preventive action after Moscow's air incursions.

Published on: 20.09.2025 23:01
Why is a deal with China on TikTok’s US assets so important to Trump?

After a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump says an agreement is on the way.

Published on: 20.09.2025 21:28
Americans to dominate board of TikTok’s US operations: White House

Six of seven board seats for TikTok's US operations will be held by Americans, White House press secretary says.

Published on: 20.09.2025 21:08
Trump warns of ‘incalculable price’ if Venezuela won’t accept ‘prisoners’

Outburst comes after another US strike on alleged drugs vessel in Caribbean, as Maduro rallies to defend sovereignty.

Published on: 20.09.2025 21:04
Israeli forces kill 91 in Gaza, including civilians fleeing Gaza City

Medics say 76 of Saturday's victims were in Gaza City, where Israel is pressing on with an air and ground assault.

Published on: 20.09.2025 20:53
Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in Super Fours thriller at Asia Cup

The Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup opens with Bangladesh beating Sri Lanka by four wickets in Dubai.

Published on: 20.09.2025 20:02
Police fire tear gas at anti-immigration protesters in The Hague

Dutch police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse anti-immigration protests in The Hague.

Published on: 20.09.2025 19:29
Manchester United beat Chelsea in Premier League thriller

Manchester United defeated Chelsea in a wild match at Old Trafford, with both sides down to 10 men by half-time.

Published on: 20.09.2025 19:21
Hungary urges EU to designate antifa as a ‘terrorist’ group

Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto urges EU alignment with the US calling the anti-fascist group a 'grave threat'.

Published on: 20.09.2025 19:10
Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

Published on: 20.09.2025 19:09
AI creates new ‘memories’ of Palestinians killed in Gaza

People are using AI to create new ‘memories’ of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.

Published on: 20.09.2025 18:44
Arsenal vs Man City: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pokes at his former assistant Mikel Arteta's Arsenal ahead of EPL clash.

Published on: 20.09.2025 18:24
Trump seeks enforcement of transgender and non-binary passport policy

Rights groups say policy requiring male or female designations on passports is 'unjustifiable and discriminatory'.

Published on: 20.09.2025 18:13
The Encampments: Inside the US student protests for Gaza

When students at Columbia University in the United States protest against the war on Gaza, they spark a global movement.

Published on: 20.09.2025 17:30
Brazil joins South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case against Israel at ICJ

Brazil now joins Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye and others who have signed on to the case.

Published on: 20.09.2025 16:10
Israeli air strike kills at least 4 children at Gaza City school

At least four children were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza City school which was being used as a shelter.

Published on: 20.09.2025 15:48
India, Pakistan keen to skip controversy ahead of Asia Cup Super Fours game

Pakistan cancel pre-match news conference, while India's captain sidesteps controversial questions before Dubai clash.

Published on: 20.09.2025 15:24
Dutch police use water cannon to disperse anti-immigration protestors

Thousands join anti-immigration protest in the Hague, with clashes leading to attacks on police vehicles.

Published on: 20.09.2025 15:09
Liverpool hold on against Everton after Gravenberch stunner opened derby

Ryan Gravenberch's 10th-minute stunner set Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 win against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Published on: 20.09.2025 14:11
Manchester United vs Chelsea 2-1: Premier League – as it happened

All the updates as United see off Chelsea at Old Trafford to relieve some pressure on embattled boss Ruben Amorim.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:30
India says Trump’s H1-B visa fee hike could ‘disrupt families’

India’s Foreign Ministry says Trump administration’s move to increase H1-B visa fees may have humanitarian consequences.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:01
Hamas posts ‘farewell picture’ of 48 captives as Israel destroys Gaza City

Palestinian group says an expanded Israeli ground invasion and air raids threaten safety of the captives held in Gaza.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:51